Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S8600

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX20 IS scores against the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 65 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.